Rethinking Standard Table Heights

January 16, 2026

If you’ve ever shopped around for furniture, you’ll notice that they tend to come in a common range of sizes. Even amongst different manufacturers, they all have similarly sized dining tables, office desks, and nightstands. These “standard” sizes have become the default guide or baseline when designing a space. They offer predictability, helping ensure that furniture will generally fit within a space and coordinate with common seating and circulation standards.

But while these dimensions are helpful starting points, they aren’t rules. You don’t have to follow them exactly if they don’t fit your needs. In this article, we’ll explore these standards, when they work, and when they fall short.

A wall of panel-ready fridges and freezers in a traditional white Hamptons style — *Panel-ready fridges and freezers with traditional Hamptons white shaker panel doors built by Wood & Co.*

Panel-Ready Appliances: Why They Need Quality Custom Cabinetry

January 7, 2026

Panel-ready appliances have become a popular choice for homeowners who want a clean, modern, and intentionally designed kitchen. Instead of showcasing stainless steel or shiny metallic finishes, these appliances sit behind custom cabinet panels—allowing them to blend seamlessly into the room. The result is a kitchen that feels quieter, more refined, and intentional.

But there’s an important detail many people overlook: panel-ready appliances introduce design and planning considerations that extend beyond the appliance itself. Even premium appliances can fall short if the cabinetry isn’t engineered to fully acount for their requirements.

This article explains the relationship between panel-ready appliances and cabinetry, the common challenges that come with these appliances, and how thoughtfully designed cabinetry ensures your kitchen performs and looks as intended.

How Cabinet Colors Evolve: Neutrals & Accents Through the Years

December 23, 2025

Color has always been one of the most influential elements in interior design. It shapes the atmosphere of a home, highlights architecture, and subtly reflects the lifestyle of the people living in it. Nowhere is this truer than in cabinetry. Whether in a kitchen, bar, dressing room, or home office, cabinet color sets the tone for the entire space.

While many homeowners choose colors based on instinct—what feels calm, warm, or expressive in the moment, design inspiration often comes from broader influences: past “Color of the Year” selections, editorial features in top design magazines, and timeless palettes seen in luxury residential projects. These influences don’t dictate cabinetry design, but they do help illustrate how neutrals and accent colors have remained central to the evolution of high-end interiors.

At Wood & Co, we see first-hand how clients gravitate toward a mix of enduring neutrals and confident color moments. Understanding how these palettes have evolved over time can help homeowners make choices that feel both refined today and lasting for years to come.

*Rendered contemporary kitchen by Wood & Co.*

Using 3D Rendering to Communicate Design Ideas Clearly

November 26, 2025

Imagine walking into your newly finished kitchen, excited to see the custom cabinetry and millwork you spent months waiting for. But something isn’t right. A cabinet feels slightly off. A finish doesn’t read the way you imagined. Suddenly excitement turns into disappointment and frustration. It’s a headache not just for you, but for the builder too, who now has to redo work that could have been avoided. Time, energy, and confidence are all lost in an instant.

Now put yourself in the shoes of a builder or designer. Imagine a project that keeps getting delayed because client approvals and sign-offs are slow to come in. Every pause pushes back the schedule and slows down progress. It could even be affecting your other projects! Weeks—or even months—pass while decisions linger, creating stress for everyone involved.

Both of these scenarios have the same underlying cause: poor communication. Misunderstandings, delays, and costly surprises are all preventable when ideas are shared clearly and decisions are aligned from the start. When communication fails, even the most exciting projects can turn into a nightmare.

How to Care For and Maintain Your Wooden Cabinets

October 31, 2025

Wooden cabinets are the kind of thing that quietly anchor a home—whether it’s the warmth of oak in a cozy kitchen or the rich tones of walnut in a stylish living space. But here’s the thing: wood is alive. It reacts to heat, humidity, sunlight, and even the products you use to clean it.

So, if you’ve ever looked at your cabinets and wondered, “Am I actually cleaning this right?”—You’re not alone. Let’s talk through what really keeps wooden cabinets in great shape—no fancy tools required, just a few mindful habits that go a long way.